MANAGEMENT FROM Saaket

RAMAYANA
017
 GENERAL MANAGEMENT
FROM RAMAYANA.
Be it business or human activity, the act of bringing people together, popularly known
as ‘management’, is broadly defined by five functions—Planning, Organizing, Leading,
Organizing, and Coordinating.
Management books and journals may appear to be an en vogue trend. However, the
actuality of the same finds its roots in eras that epically existed ages ago. Seers like
Tulsidas and Valmiki through Ramayana brought sure-shot management lessons to
fore for all and sundry in the contemporary entrepreneurial era.
1. Provide a concrete vision to followers
Like Rama, it is important for all the employers to set and share vision with the followers.
This would enable motivation in them to perform because there would be clarity of goals.
Even Rama shared vision of bringing Sita back home and for the same he delegated
various responsibilities; he sent some as search parties and asked some others to work
on the bridge construction.

2. Believe in the ability of subordinates to achieve an aim and inspire them to do so

Against the sophisticated army of Ravana that had vanquished many kings and
celebrated a past of defeating devtas, Rama led a multitude of aboriginal tribes which
could not be called anything more than a rag-tag army. Even after the constant mocking
and jeering, Rama instilled confidence and sustained faith in his troops against the
seemingly impossible-to-defeat demonic fleet of Ravana. A leader’s trust in his team is
paramount.
3. Treat all people equally
Unlike many princes of that time, Rama mingled with everyone alike regardless of the
prevalent norms of lower and upper strata. The untouchability issue never touched
him and this helped him strike associations among fishermen and tribal folks as well;
this brings us to a very important learner tip: Equality results in loyalty.
4. Stand courageously in the face of great adversity
Following Sita’s kidnap, Rama wandered penniless in the forest. Ramayana speaks of
pretty vivid details of Rama’s sadness in Sita’s absence. However, this did not stop
him from forging ties with Sugriv and others even in the face of a dilemma when the
enemy was unknown.
5. Stand for morality but do not engage in judgmental posturing
Well known for his moral code, Rama endeavored to stand forth for the values he projected.
But nowhere in Ramayana, was he depicted as a blind puritan who only wanted his code of
conduct in place and rest all be banished. No! Rama was a person of resolve. He chose to
suspend judgment at all times. His value systems were different even from his father; Rama
had one wife while many other kings including his own father had several. A leader who
gives way to creativity as an open field to his team mates is revered more as ‘suspending
judgements’ is still the way to go!
6. Consult subordinates on important matters and allow them to give their opinions freely
When Vibhishan ratted out on Ravana, Rama vowed to protect him. He consulted his army
chiefs and many suggested Rama that a demon is not to be trusted especially when he is the
brother to the culprit. Instead of chiding or rebuking their ideas, Rama neutralized their
incredulity and convinced them in his favor. This brings out a very important lesson as
everybody felt heard. He empowered his subordinates. Reducing the power differential
between an employer and an employee can work wonders.
7. Follow a code of ethics and be ready to sacrifice to follow it
Underpinning the Utopic way of life, Rama chose ethical decision making process in all
areas of his life. Many-a-leader build credibility first with sacrifice first to resort to
unethical means later. The generation that fought for the nation's independence
degenerated into wheelers and dealers after acquisition of power. The political leaders
now continue to speak of their glorious ancestral past while seeking votes. Under the
surface of that vote appeal, they always seek to hoodwink the multitude in the name of
past sacrifices. Rama never did so. The overconfident Ravana on day one was disarmed
by Rama’s chivalry but he was allowed to return safely to his citadel unharmed because
Rama believed that an unarmed individual must not be attacked.
Thus experiential learning embedded in Ramayana has a lot to teach the upcoming
startups than just some MBA prosaic lessons. 
QUALITIES OF RAMA ONE
SHOULD
1- He never spoke lies.
LEARN.
2- He never spoke the foul(Abuse) language.
3- He will except the other person to speak first. He himself will smile &start the relationship.
4- He never played games that involved luck.
5- He never remembered what he gave to others.
6- He never thought about his greatness.
7- If someone dis many misdeeds to him but only one thing in life, he will only talk about that good thing.
8- If someone comes criticize him,he listens about him disappointment and educates him softly to erase
him misunderstanding.
9- Never in his life time did he think about any other women other then Sita.
10- He indulged in pleaser without transcending Social norms .
11- He never wasted the money he earned. but spend them in such a way that it is useful
for everyone.
12- Thought he was king, he was fully aware of the higher truth did all his spiritual
practices.
13- He was a well-wisher, not just for his people but each and every creature on earth.
14- He can be satisfied with of 50% what usually eats. Even with 25% or even a handful
meal.
15- His appearance was always pleasing.ie, he presented himself nicely in front others.
16- The principle of his life was to save anyone who surrendered at his feet. no matter
how much harm that person had caused to him.
LIFE LESSONS FROM RAVANA
1. Power Of Faith
Ravana performed an intense penance (or tapasya) to appease Shiva, lasting several
years. During his penance, Ravana chopped off his head 10 times as a sacrifice made
in the name of Shiva. Each time he sliced his head off, a new head arose, thus
enabling him to continue his penance. At last, Shiva, pleased with his austerity,
appeared after his 10th decapitation and offered him a boon. Ravana asked for
immortality, which Shiva refused to give, but gave him the celestial nectar of
immortality. Ravana also asked for absolute supremacy over gods, heavenly spirits,
other rakshas, serpents, and wild beasts. Contemptuous of mortal men, he did not ask
for protection from these. Shiva granted him these boons in addition to his 10 severed
heads and great strength by way of knowledge of divine weapons and magic. Faith, it
seems, can move mountains!
2. Power Of Knowledge

Ravana belonged to an august lineage, having been born as the grandson of Brahma,
the creator of the universe, and the son of the sage Vishrava and younger brother of
Kubera, the deity of wealth. Ravana was a scholar and connoisseur of arts. Ravana
possessed a thorough knowledge of  Ayurveda and political science. His ten heads
represent that his knowledge of the six Shastras and the four Vedas. "While Ravana
was aggressive and arrogant, he was also an extraordinary scholar. Under his father's
tutelage, he mastered the Vedas, the holy books and also the ways of Kshatriyas
(warriors). He is even credited with writing a commentary on the Vedas and verses on
medicine. An excellent Veena player, he also composed the Ravanstuti," said Satkari
Mukhophadhyay, noted Sanskrit scholar, Ramayana expert and consultant with the
National Mission of Manuscripts at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.
Thus, even Ravana's life story tells us that knowledge can win you praise, even from
your staunchest enemies.
3. That Everyone Is A Consortium Of Multiple Layers
Ram once addressed Ravana as a "Maha Brahman". Ravana was a villain, but that
notwithstanding, he was a man of honour. In Kampan's version of Ramayana, Ravana
was praised for his talent, knowledge, and strength. In the words of Kampan himself,
"Ravana had been an invincible hero in many a battle." Ravana was also the only
Brahman in the whole wide world who had the strength to lift Shiva's Mt. Kailash on his
shoulders - a power bestowed to him by Shiva himself.
In another tale that shows Ravana's myriad personality, Rama was wanting to please the
Gods with a Yagna before going to battle with Ravana, so as they may bless him for the
war.  As an elder was needed to bless the proceedings, he asked one of the Vanaras to
request Ravana himself. Ravana agreed and, ironically, blessed the offerings of his
enemy-knowing full well the ramifications of this pooja. This shows a more magnanimous
side of the character whom all Hindus love to hate.
The beauty of Hinduism, to me, is that it presents its characters in shades of black and
white. Thus, honoring the true spirit of this religion, we must uphold the belief that no one
can be typified as 'good' or 'bad'. All people are a complex mechanism of emotions and
characteristics, and it is best to see the good in everyone, and ignore the negatives.
4. To Be A Good King
Ravana was a very efficient and just ruler, acknowledged even in Valmiki's
Ramayana. In his rule, Lanka was called Sone ki Lanka, and entered the
golden and most prosperous period in its history. He assumed leadership
over the army of demon king Sumali and established a golden rule over
Lanka. According to Hindu mythology, Lanka was built by Vishwakarma,
the best of all architects. Ravana was also a caring ruler, who looked after
his subjects well.
5. One Must Never Forget That Ego Kills
An insatiable, all-consuming ego turned out to be Ravana's Achilles'Heel
that negated all his otherwise divine qualities. In this respect, he is, and
will forever, serve as a lesson to illustrate that even though one is well
endowed with good qualities, a single frailty in character is enough to drag
you to your end.
THANKYOU